Myosin Light Chain Kinase 2, Skeletal/Cardiac

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Myosin light chain kinase 2, skeletal/cardiac muscle (596 aa, ~65 kDa) is encoded by the human MYLK2 gene. This protein plays a role in the phosphorylation of myosin light chains and the regulation of muscle cell contraction.

**Synonyms:** - EC 2.7.11.18 - MLCK2 - MYLK2 - Myosin Light Chain Kinase 2